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Hayes: The Sixers' talent is obvious, as are the obstacles

In the preseason opener Tuesday night against the Celtics, giant center Joel Embiid worked through three post moves and scored his first basket as a professional, blocked a dunk at the top of the square, then hit a 24-footer.

Clever point guard Sergio Rodriguez played 22 minutes and did not even resemble his flashy former NBA self.
Those three newcomers offered a sample of why the Sixers think they can go from laughingstock to legitimacy.